5/8x - 11/2 = 3/4 what does the x equal ?

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Chong asked May 23, 2022

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5/8x - 11/2 = 3/4
what does the x equal ?

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Chong asked May 23, 2022

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Answer:

x=10

Explanation:

5/8x - 11/2 = 3/4

Multiply each side by 8 to clear the fractions

8(5/8x - 11/2 = 3/4)

5x - 44 = 6

Add 44 to each side

5x-44+4= 6+4

5x= 50

Divide by 5

5x/5 = 50/5

x =10

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